Tests:

  • For the mouthpiece, we will do trials to see if it is flexible and comfortable for the patient. We can put out surveys asking those involved in testing whether or not they found the use of out device to be enjoyable, and ask if they had any concerns with the comfort of the mouthpiece. 
  • For the biocompatibility, we will be using a material that is biocompatible. 
  • For the multiple settings option for vibrations, we will allow the motor within the mouthpiece to operate at 90 Hz, 100 Hz, and 110 Hz. We can measure these frequencies with the accelerometer within our mouthpiece and with an external accelormeter. This will allow us to determine whether or not our vibrations are truly the values we believe them to be. 
  • For our frequency monitoring system, we can utilize the testing of the multiple vibration settings to also measure the capability of our monitoring system. We can measure the vibration levels with more than one external accelerometer, and compare these readings to our integrated accelerometer. 

Ultimately, our testing will be clinical trials using human patients, absent of any animal testing. Using individuals with malocclusions for our testing will best help us to determine if our device is in fact an effective treatment.